Punctuation and Grammar 2

I will, as a matter of fact, attend at least one session of the conference.

Correct

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? -Do you actually like "Gangnam Style?" -Have you read the article, "The You Understood"? -Reynold asked, "Can we have ice cream for dinner"?

Have you read the article, "The You Understood"?

Choose the correct sentence. -He was attracted to her money, not her charm or personality. -I just realized that it's December not November! -The puppies were cute but very messy.

He was attracted to her money, not her charm or personality.

Which of the following sentences is the best choice for avoiding language biased against sexual orientation? It is illegal to consider sexual orientation when hiring employees. It is illegal to consider sexual preference when hiring employees.

It is illegal to consider sexual orientation when hiring employees.

Choose the correct sentence. -The Frisbee players were exhausted after the match, however, they had to play again within 15 minutes. -Justin left his hot chocolate sitting on my new coffee table; by the time I came home, the cup had left a stain.

Justin left his hot chocolate sitting on my new coffee table; by the time I came home, the cup had left a stain.

Choose the correct sentence. Only .4 percent of our students quit after the third week of the semester. Last month our company was able to decrease energy consumption by 7 percent. This semester 16% of our faculty exceeded their allocated vacation time.

Last month our company was able to decrease energy consumption by 7 percent.

Choose the correct sentence. -"Call me in the morning" she said. -It's always best to ask yourself once in a while "Am I doing all I can to reach my goals?" -P. T. Barnum has been quoted as saying, "There's a sucker born every minute."

P. T. Barnum has been quoted as saying, "There's a sucker born every minute."

The sweet, nutty tea went really well with the caramel cheesecake.

correct

We hope, Brinley, to get this project done by June 20.

correct

According to Bob Ross, "We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents".

incorrect

Are possessives being used correctly in the following sentence? My two brother's houses were both blue.

incorrect

Before agreeing to take the new, high-paying job in Los Angeles: John wanted to know more about the corporate culture.

incorrect

I hate Halloween yet love the fall.

incorrect

I interviewed with N.A.S.A. today!

incorrect

Kristy it was great meeting you the other day.

incorrect

Organizing the content, and using an appropriate format are essential in writing an effective message.

incorrect

Paris, France is one of my favorite places to go.

incorrect

The new ruling which takes effect March 1 will not be popular with the voters.

incorrect

The report was easy to read because of the clear concise writing used.

incorrect

Three of the table's legs are broken.

incorrect

Yes we plan to offer an advanced digital marketing course next fall.

incorrect

Your hobbies and athletic participation reflect your balance of interests, such information can be quite useful to some employers.

incorrect

Will the audience please stand?

incorrect (period)

Which of the following suffixes often turns verbs into nominalizations? -ed -ing -ous -ion

ion

The house was flooded by the rushing water. linking-verb construction passive voice active voice

passive voice

I want Paula to attend the morning sessions; in addition, I want you to attend the afternoon sessions.

correct

My mind is made up: I am going on vacation in July.

correct

Choose the correct sentence. "Are you coming with us?" she inquired. "Don't forget to get groceries today" I told him. Peter yelled across the room, "I killed the spider for you"!

"Are you coming with us?" she inquired.

Choose the correct sentence. -Even though I didn't want to go "You must," my mom said. -President Tuminez told the new students "Nobody can stop you from dreaming." -"I have no more money," her dad said.

"I have no more money," her dad said.

Choose the correct sentence. To get to Salt Lake City, travel North on I15. My grandfather lived during the great depression; he told me stories of severe hunger and extreme cold. Although President Tuminez attended the panel discussion, the vice president conducted.

Although President Tuminez attended the panel discussion, the vice president conducted.

Choose the correct sentence. -This year attendees came from as far away as Honolulu, Hawaii and Anchorage, Alaska. -Send that package to Missoula Montana. -Ankor Wat is a popular tourist destination; it is several miles outside Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Ankor Wat is a popular tourist destination; it is several miles outside Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Choose the correct sentence. -Over 4,000 students will graduate in May, 2025. -Applications must be submitted by January 15, 2020, to be considered. -You need to answer all the letters by Thursday, March, 4.

Applications must be submitted by January 15, 2020, to be considered.

Choose the correct sentence. (Audience is familiar with the abbreviations.) B.Y.U is a great school, but it is not as good as U.V.U. BYU is a great school, but it is not as good as UVU. B.Y.U. is a great school, but it is not as good as UVU.

BYU is a great school, but it is not as good as UVU.

Which sentence is concise? You should study to be able to pass this test. Because of the thunderstorm, classes are canceled. In order to receive your check, call Mr. Peters.

Because of the thunderstorm, classes are canceled.

Which sentence contains a nominalization? Determination of hiring policy takes place at the CEO-level of management. We intend to survey all registered voters. Mr. Holden appeared before the petitions committee on April 10.

Determination of hiring policy takes place at the CEO-level of management.

Choose the correct sentence. Proficiency in microsoft office products is a prerequisite for marketing 2200. How many Accounting classes have you taken? Did you earn your bachelor's degree at Utah Valley University?

Did you earn your bachelor's degree at Utah Valley University?

Choose the correct sentence. How many language classes do you need to get a minor in spanish? My boss, Steven Huff, Chair of the marketing department, will review my SRIs. Did you mention to the director of the board that lunch will be served at noon?

Did you mention to the director of the board that lunch will be served at noon?

Choose the correct sentence. Did you tell grandpa that we are coming for Christmas? I'm sure I told you, mom, that we are going.

Did you tell grandpa that we are coming for Christmas?

The following sentence correctly follows the rules of parallelism. Before the meeting starts, I need to copy the handout, staple the packets, and I also need to find some extra chairs.

False

An em dash should not be used to indicate an abrupt change of thought or direction.

False

If the writer did not want to emphasize that he or she won a prize, the writer could replace the dash in the following sentence with a comma: The games at the company party were fun—I even won a prize!

False

Choose the correct sentence. -I have to go to the doctor on Monday, September 15. -The test is on Friday, 13, of October. -November, 13, 2016, was the best day of my life.

I have to go to the doctor on Monday, September 15.

Which of the following uses the best subject-verb positioning? The horse that is across the field from the barn is my brother's. I realized too late I was on the wrong train. If any staff member is late to a meeting, our manager may, at her discretion, and without any additional justification, terminate the staff member's employment. Our proposal, although containing many convoluted charts and confusing jargon, was accepted by the committee.

I realized too late I was on the wrong train.

Choose the correct sentence. We will be meeting in room 270 for class next week. I saw the answer to this question on page 20 . I was on flight 1423 when I watched that movie.

I saw the answer to this question on page 20 .

Choose the correct sentence. -Ms. Farnworth told us "Don't forget to do your assignment." -Sheryl Ward said "IBM stock is up 12 percent this year." -Mr. Bartol shouted, "Everyone needs to get in line," and then handed out tickets.

Mr. Bartol shouted, "Everyone needs to get in line," and then handed out tickets.

Choose the correct sentence. -Abraham Lincoln once said "I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice." -He said "I like your sweater" as he sat down beside me. -She yelled across the room, "Don't forget to wash the dishes," and left for work.

She yelled across the room, "Don't forget to wash the dishes," and left for work.

Choose the correct sentence. Sixty-two new models will be on the shelves in time for holiday shopping. 71 publishing professionals attended the conference in Seattle.

Sixty-two new models will be on the shelves in time for holiday shopping.

Choose the correct sentence. -I was born in St. George, Utah but moved to Phoenix, Arizona when I was five. -My favorite amusement park is in Santa Clara California. -Summerfest is typically held in Orem, Utah, during the first week of June.

Summerfest is typically held in Orem, Utah, during the first week of June.

Choose the correct sentence. -Will you be available for a meeting on 4, July, 2020? -I will graduate in May, 2021. -The 17 officers each wrote two tickets on August 6.

The 17 officers each wrote two tickets on August 6.

Choose the correct sentence. We need to clean up the childrens toys. The mens' coats will be on sale beginning Friday. The women's bathroom needs to be cleaned.

The women's bathroom needs to be cleaned.

Starting with 45 members, the committee dwindled in size through the year; those who remained made posters and changed the marquee to advertise upcoming events.

correct

Which of the following sentences is correct? -This team has no prior experience with web marketing, but they have done a great job on the new campaign so far. -I will write the monthly newsletter and Simon will update the blog. -Her favorite newspapers are The Washington Post, and The New York Times.

This team has no prior experience with web marketing, but they have done a great job on the new campaign so far.

An em dash can be used to set off a series in a sentence from the rest of the sentence.

True

The em dashes are used correctly in the following sentence: The new branch office—opened just last week—will meet the needs of our customers in the northern end of the valley.

True

Choose the correct sentence. -We must hire qualified, capable employees. -My updated, car insurance policy has a $500 deductible. -After I pay off my student loans, I will be able to buy the huge, surf board I've been looking at.

We must hire qualified, capable employees.

Choose the correct sentence. "Make sure your writing always has a clear purpose", the professor told her class. "I can't remember the last time I had chocolate-covered strawberries"! she screamed. When writing paragraphs, remember the three "layers": introduction, main idea, and conclusion.

When writing paragraphs, remember the three "layers": introduction, main idea, and conclusion.

Choose the correct sentence. With much thought in his eyes, he whispered "It's possible." "I love hot chocolate but hate chocolate ice cream" she said. When you feel like a failure, tell yourself, "There's always tomorrow."

When you feel like a failure, tell yourself, "There's always tomorrow."

He should tell us ___________ or not he can make it. weather whether

Whether

Tea has many health benefits: it induces relaxation, it improves digestion, and it provides antioxidants.

Correct

Prewriting involves such activities as brainstorming for ideas, gathering appropriate information, planning the sequence of the ideas and preparing an outline.

Incorrect

Choose the correct sentence. Use figures to express whole numbers with fractions (See page 111 of the style guide.) My final grades (that I worked very hard for) were posted last night. Reader benefits are not always necessary in good-news messages. (See page 61 in the textbook)

My final grades (that I worked very hard for) were posted last night.

Choose the correct sentence. Our class begins at three o'clock. The The tour begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 1:00 p.m. in the afternoon. I had to wake up at 4 AM to make it to the airport on time for my flight.

Our class begins at three o'clock. 26.8 Either spell the hour in full when o'clock is used or use digits.

Choose the correct sentence. She forgot to give me the $0.62 in change. The total for the order is 45 dollars. Our peaches range in price from $1.20 to $3.54.

Our peaches range in price from $1.20 to $3.54.

An exclamation point can be used instead of a question mark.

correct

How many A's did you get last semester?

correct

Hurrying to the planning meeting, Jocelyn forgot her iPad.

correct

I skip breakfast, never my morning coffee, when I am running late.

correct

My dance instructor told me, "The judge said, 'You need to be sharper in your movements.'"

correct

Which dash should be between the numbers? I earned my bachelor's degree during the years 1995 2000.

en dash